Fit: An all-new 2015 Fit, including a sedan, will appear in 2014. The rough dimensions will stay stat, but we're told to expect updated interior electronics, a quieter cabin, and improved fuel economy. It'll also get Honda's automatic self-braking system, called Honda City Brake Active. See first photo of 2014 Japanese-market Fit »

Odyssey: A mid-cycle refresh to Honda's minivan includes new sheetmetal and additional safety items such as lane-departure warning and forward-crash warning, plus this year's most talked-about auto-show debut, the HondaVAC, an optional onboard vacuum cleaner. See official photos and info »

Urban SUV: Following the concept reveal at this year's Detroit auto show, the as-yet unnamed Fit-based crossover will debut in 2014. Shorter and lighter than the CR-V, this five-door vehicle will feature Honda's flat-folding and flipping seats and an engine sized to make the oil sheiks quake. See Urban SUV concept photos and info »

Leave it to Honda to create a hybrid system without gearchanges, or even a conventional transmission. The new Accord hybrid and plug-in hybrid have three driving modes. In EV mode, a 166-hp AC motor powers the wheels while the engine and generator rest. In hybrid mode, the motor still drives the wheels, but now it draws electricity from both a lithium-ion battery and a generator driven by a 141-hp four-cylinder engine. Above 43 mph, the engine is connected directly to the wheels through a computer-controlled clutch. While Honda calls this a two-motor hybrid to distinguish it from its Integrated Motor Assist system, the smaller electric motor starts the engine and operates as a generator but never drives the wheels. Since all drive ratios are fixed, there are significant weight and cost savings.